Pinoys to Benefit from Medicines Sold at 50% Discount

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March 5 - 11, 2010

Pinoys to benefit from medicines sold at 50% discount The Department of Health has unveiled the second batch Green Card Lotharios of essential medicines that Filipino Billard Ace Bata will be sold half the original prices under the government’s Crowned US billiards Maximum Drug Retail Price (MDARP) program. Player of the Decade The Girl He Married Health Secretary Esperanza That evening, his parents were Cabral said at least 97 medi- Efren “Bata” Reyes, cines will have the price cut whose world 9-ball feat waiting for him at home. And so were Loida’s parents. And Loida. and will be sold at discounted in Cardiff, Wales in 1999 prices starting March 31. sparked the renaissance of “What did you do?” his father billiards in the world, was barked. named the Player of the Efren could not look at him. He Decade by the United States kept his eyes on the floor, and he Billiard Media Association. could sense that everyone was The 55-year-old Reyes, waiting for his reaction. But he bit who was also inducted into his tongue. the Billiard Congress of “Sit down,” his old man ordered America Hall (BCA) Hall of him. Then he said: “Okay, Mr. Fame in 2003, has raked in Rubio.” He was talking to Loida’s nearly $1.7 million in earn- father. “Pasensiya na po kayo. Cabral said the new list ings the last 10 years, exclud- Wala na tayong magagawa diyan. included medicines for hy- ing his latest winnings of Ipakasal na lang natin ang mga pertension and chronic dis- $47,500 in Indiana last week. Efren “Bata” Reyes bata (We can’t do anything. Let us eases, bladder and prostate Reyes clinched his fifth world champions Johnny have the children get married).” disorders, hepatitis, asthma, Master of the Table Crown depression and psychotic and Archer of the US, Mika Im- Efren was shocked at what he during the 12th Annual heard. He protested: “But…..” mental disorders, as well as Derby City Classic at the monen of Finland and Ralf some medical equipment and Horseshoe Casino and Hotel Souquet of Germany for the He could not continue what he was about to say since everyone was looking angrily at fluids for dialysis. in Indiana, US. coveted Player of the Decade him. His parents. Loida’s parents. And Loida, the girl he was told to marry. The first batch included He beat fellow former plum. medicines used to treat hy- (Continued on page 16) By Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. pertension, diabetes, cancer, Publisher & Editor bacterial infections, and Asian Journal San Diego amoebiasis. Manila Hotel joins ranks of The original and first Asian Journal in America “The discounted prices See page 12 will take effect on March 31 to give drugstore owners the most prestigious hotels chance to sell their stocks The Manila Hotel which they purchased on its opened 2010 with a bash original price,” she said. as it is finally in the Bea Alonzo to grace U.S. premieres The DOH chief said they finishing stages of its will soon post the list of half- massive beautification priced medicines in all drug project, and the Grand of “Miss You Like Crazy” stores nationwide. Dame’s efforts have paid Long-awaited reunion of The DOH is expecting to off as it is granted by the John Lloyd, Bea to premiere save P2-billion from the price renowned Prestige Hotels in LA, Honolulu this March reductions of the 97 medi- of the World a much-cov- cines. eted spot in their list of REDWOOD CITY, CA, Cabral said drug manu- the world’s finest hotels. Manila Hotel Lobby February 25, 2010 – While facturers agreed to lower the prices to 50 percent but some Manila Hotel’s Ex- The historical landmark John Lloyd Cruz and Bea ecutive Vice President Mr. Alonzo scored major box- also agreed to give up to 70 Manila Hotel is one of the percent discount on some Enrique Y. Yap, Jr. received first Asian hotels and the only office triumphs in 2009 with other on-screen love inter- medicines. the plaque from Mr. Gustavo hotel in the Philippines to be For senior citizens, she Cabrera of Prestige Hotels, a member of the prominent ests – John Lloyd with Sarah said they will buy the drugs at concretizing the momentous Prestige Hotels of the World. Geronimo in You Changed discounted price and also get achievement of the Grand An institution rich with My Life and Bea with Sam additional 20 percent discount Dame and officially declar- heritage and culture, it has Milby in And I Love You based on the new Expanded ing Manila Hotel as one of long taken its place among So – their legion of fans Senior Citizens Law. the world’s most prestigious the world’s best and leading missed seeing their phenom- Cabral also warned drug- hotels. (Continued on page 11) enal loveteam in a movie for store owners who will not fol- almost three years. low the price mediation after This March, the celebrated March 31 that heavy fines and John Llyod Cruz and Bea Alonzo penalties await them for vio- (Continued on page 5) RP BPO’s set to be a $12 (Continued on page 10) billion industry in 2010 Attend a free presentation The Business 7 Pinoys bands win MTV Process Outsourc- for MONTELUCE - ing industry was Emerge competition the bread the better the high point of Tagaytay Seven Filipino bands of the Philippine are set for the world economy yet again stage after bagging one- in 2009. It con- year contracts with Apl. tinues to be the de.ap’s Jeepney Music country’s sunshine in the recently conclud- industry, generating ed MTV Emerge. more than $7.2 bil- The seven winners, lion or 324 billion namely DRP, Faircatch, pesos in revenues Mid Nasty, The Pin-Up last year. Manila, Philippines Girls, Soul Brothers, Apl.de.ap shares the stage with the Business Pro- The Band Glenn, and seven winning bands of MTV Emerge cessing Association of the lion or 540 billion pesos. Urbanation were chosen at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia. Philippines executive director The sector generated among 1,858 unsigned for information and research 70,000 new jobs last year, bands that uploaded their and melody. Gillian Joyce Virata said , bringing the industry total to music entries on the MTV Providing an opportunity to local music talents to have that was a 19-percent gain 442,164 employees, and will $34,000 condo units in Tagaytay. While you are away, you can rent out Emerge website. Aside from $6.1 billion or 275 bil- likely surpass half a million from being the top-rated their work discovered and your unit as a condotel and make money on your investment. Presentations recognized, MTV Emerge lion pesos in 2008, and fore- in 2010. available on March 1- 10, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Asian and most-voted entries, the cast to to continue treading Voice BPO, or the regular Journal office at 550 East 8th Street Suite 6, National City, CA 91950 (in winners were judged based is a collaboration project of the growth path in 2010, with contact center operations, Old Schoolhouse Square). Call (619) 474-0588 or e-mail asianjournal@ on creativity, originality, and the Department of Tourism revenues seen hitting $12 bil- aol.com for more information. innovativeness of their lyrics (Continued on page 10) (Continued on page 10) Page 2 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com March 5 - 11, 2010 or control 70% of the wealth. the support of the Philippine Chinese: “Go to 2010census. community locations from They use it to elect their rela- military. Some top gener- gov for help completing your March 19 to April 19. Com- tives to the Congress, staff als have been promoted on 2010 Census form when it mon QAC locations include The Politics of government departments and the basis of political loyalty, arrives.” libraries, community organi- the police and army with rather than merit. When they For the nearly one out of zations, churches, and small favored sons and rule as an withdrew support from belea- 10 individuals in the U.S. who businesses. At every QAC, Man-made Poverty oligarchy-cum-dictatorship guered President Erap Es- have limited profi ciency with there will be offi cial Census through the all powerful offi ce trada, he fell. the English language, commu- Bureau staff available to help of the president. Some patriotic military By: Father Shay Cullen nity organizations are fearful individuals complete their The “election” contest is offi cers have mounted at- that the Advance Letter will forms, oftentimes in languag- not between political parties tempted coups in recent years When Perla Santos, a not be read. “The Census es of the local community. but between the families striv- by way of protest at this state Filipina professional working comes Any- ing to put down each other, of affairs. Antonio Trillanes in Barcelona heard that the around one who sometimes with violence, to IV who is in custody for Philippine Commission on only once needs as- occupy that highest post from leading a 2003 mutiny was so Elections (COMELEC) had every 10 sistance which they can then manipu- popular that he was elected overturned the 2007 election years, or has Pampanga Governor Ed late the Congress by releas- to the Senate while still in of Ed Panlilio, former Catho- and there questions Panlilio, who is also a priest ing or withholding billions of prison. An indication of how lic priest and governor of is a lot about on leave, declared his inten- public funds to the members desperate the people were for Pampanga province together at stake how tion to drop out of the 2010 through the pork barrel sys- a change of government. The with two other opposition for our to fi ll Presidential race at a press tem. reliance of the US on Philip- governors, she snorted in commu- out the conference in Club Filipino, The few uncorrupted inde- pine army offi cers to exercise disgust, “What!, they were the nities,” Census Greenhills. pendents who get elected like political power is best seen in few uncorrupted leaders and said forms can the three governors are con- the example of US West Point now they are thrown out?!”. An Le, go to a sidered audacious mavericks graduate former President Many people in Spain that I of the LP and the son of the Statewide Network Manager QAC, which can be found on defying the system by refus- Fidel Ramos. He implemented talked to here during a lecture late President Cory Aquino of Asian and Pacifi c Islander the Census Bureau website ing to play along and take the Marcos martial law re- tour and some in the Filipino will win and bring about the 2010 Census Network (API at www.2010.census.gov, or bribes. They are ousted one gime but drifted away when community are bewildered by miracle of a clean govern- Count), a statewide project they can also contact a local way or the other. Governor Ed the US withdrew support from the intertwined maneuvering ment. anchored by the Asian Pa- API community-based orga- Panlilio is now to be replaced Marcos and the regime was and relationships that allow That would be, as the cifi c American Legal Center nization by going to www. by the powerful matriarch about to fall. Years later, he dynastic political families dictionary says - “a highly (APALC). “The Census is apicount.com. The Census who lost to him and happens was elected president. A crude remain indefi nitely in power improbable or extraordinary used to determine how much to be a close friend of the form of regime change some and determine the outcome event, development, or ac- our communities receive complishment that brings president. say but effective. in federal funds, and what of the so-called democratic The system survives with elections. very welcome consequences”. critical social services that are Indeed the recent decision Indeed corruption has reached available for our communities. by the Commission on Elec- an all-time high according to But because of fear, distrust, tions to overturn the election the government itself where APALC Urges API Community – and language and cultural victories of the acclaimed many of its highest offi cials barriers, there are so many three most uncorrupted and are accused of wrongdoing. Do Not Throw Away the Census Asians and Pacifi c Islanders progressive governors, incum- The allegations of higher who do not get the message bent Isabela Governor Grace public offi cials transferring Advance Letter about how participating in the Padaca and Bulacan Gov. billions of pesos to favored Next Week, Every U.S. Household Will Receive an Census benefi ts our com- Bureau has an array of ma- Joselito Mendoza, and Ed political allies in certain Important Letter Explaining the 2010 Census munities. That is why we are Panlilio, all of the opposition provinces and allegedly get- urging our community read terials and services available next week’s Advance Letter for communities that do not Liberal Party (LP) has created ting a pre-agreed percentage LOS ANGELES, CA – an “Advance Letter” from – it is critical they understand speak English. There are four a very skeptical impression returned to private accounts is With Census Day quickly the Census Bureau. The let- the importance of the Census categories of help provided among many Filipinos here. a widespread perception. The approaching on April 1, 2010, ter, which is written in Eng- forms that will arrive the fol- by the Census Bureau or “Its just too, oh so convenient, recent discovery of massive the U.S. Census Bureau is lish, will inform household lowing week.” through community partner- right before the elections in hoards of money in the private preparing to notify house- residents that they should be Starting on March 15, Cen- ship with the Census Bureau. May that this happened, it homes of the president’s allies holds of what to expect in receiving their Census forms sus forms will be mailed out These four types of assistance gives the politicos (dynastic in Maguindanao, who have the upcoming weeks, and the on the week of March 15, to all households. The Census are translated forms, toll-free politicians) a big power to been arrested and charged community should respond by 2010, and emphasizes the im- Bureau is asking for everyone hotlines, language assistance cheat and steal”, declared with the massacre of 57 peo- carefully reading all Census- portance of every household to complete the forms and guides, and QACs. Margie, another Filipino who ple including 30 journalists related materials sent to their completing their forms. The mail them back by Census Those who speak Korean, had to migrate to escape dire gives weight to the unproven households and seeking help letter also provides the fol- Day, April 1. Questionnaire Chinese, Vietnamese, Rus- poverty, to fi nd a decent sal- allegations. if they have any questions lowing short written message Assistance Centers (QACs), sian, and Spanish are able to ary and security for her family The Philippines, accord- about Census 2010. in Spanish, Korean, Vietnam- operated by Census Bureau request Census forms trans- in Manila. She has high hopes ing to some political analysts, During the week of March ese, Russian, and Simplifi ed staff, will be open in various (Continued on page 3) that Sen. Benigno Simeon is ruled by some 200, or less 8, 2010, every household in “Noynoy” Aquino III, leader powerful families who own the United States will receive

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March 5 - 11, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 3 ing victim in the first place.” against a lawyer, contact the Census Bureau workers will complete their forms by April As part of today’s consum- State Bar Complaint Hotline be visiting the households that 1 as a way to save taxpayers’ Brown Warns er alert, Brown offered the at 1-800-843-9053. Complaint did not complete and mail in money. We want to make following tips to homeowners: forms and an explanation of their Census forms. “For ev- sure that people are aware of - Don’t pay up-front the attorney discipline system ery one percent of households the resources that are avail- Homeowners to Avoid fees. Foreclosure consultants are available online at: www. that fail to return their Census able to our Asian American are prohibited by law from calbar.ca.gov. forms, it costs the federal gov- and Pacific Islander commu- collecting money before ser- In 2009, California ac- ernment $85 billion to send nities to complete the Census, Forensic Loan Audits vices are performed. counted for 22 percent of the Census Bureau workers out to and the importance of mailing Los Angeles-Attorney other foreclosure relief. - Don’t ignore letters nation’s foreclosure activ- those households to follow up back Census forms by April 1. General Edmund G. Brown “The State Bar is commit- from your lender or loan ity, with 632,573 homes in and assist those households in Participating in the Census is Jr. today joined the California ted to dealing with all aspects servicer. Responding to those foreclosure statewide. This completing the forms,” said a safe and easy way to ensure Department of Real Estate of loan foreclosure fraud in- letters is your best bet for sav- is an annual increase of more Le. “During this time of eco- that our communities count (DRE) and the State Bar of volving attorneys,” said State ing your house. than 20 percent in foreclosure nomic crisis, we encourage and get counted.” California in warning Califor- Bar President Howard Miller. - Don’t transfer title activity from 2008 and a 150 our community members to nians to avoid forensic loan “We will continue to work or sell your house to a “fore- percent increase from 2007. audits, the loan-modification with all the other government closure rescuer.” Beware! For more information SATURDAY industry’s latest “phony agencies to prevent fraud and This is a scam to convince on Brown’s action against foreclosure-relief service,” to move for disciplinary sanc- homeowners they can stay in loan-modification fraud visit: MARCH 13 in which homeowners pay tions against attorneys who the home as renters and buy http://ag.ca.gov/loanmod. up-front fees for a foren- violate their obligations to their home back later. It could sic review of their lender’s their clients.” also be part of a fraudulent practices, but are provided no By law, all individuals and bankruptcy filing. Either way, actual foreclosure relief. businesses offering mortgage- a scammer can then evict you APALC Urges “Forensic loan audits are foreclosure consulting, loan- and take your home. yet another phony foreclo- modification and foreclosure- - Don’t pay your mort- API Community sure-relief service hawked assistance services must gage payments to anyone by loan-modification consul- register with Brown’s office other than your lender or loan – Do Not Throw tants trying to cash in on the and post a $100,000 bond. It servicer. Mortgage consul- desperation of homeowners is also illegal for loan-modifi- tants often keep the money for Away the Census facing foreclosure,” Brown cation consultants and busi- themselves. said. “The foreclosure-relief nesses to charge up-front fees - Never sign any docu- Advance Letter industry continues to be long for their services. ments without reading them (Continued from page 2) on promises, but short on Brown has sought court first. Many homeowners think lated into their languages by results.” orders to shut down more than that they are signing docu- calling a toll-free number. For Individuals and businesses 30 fraudulent foreclosure- ments for a loan modification Korean call 866-955-2010, for who offer forensic loan audits relief companies and has or for a new loan to pay off Chinese call 866-935-2010, use inflated and misleading brought criminal charges and their delinquent mortgage. for Vietnamese call 866-945- claims to convince homeown- obtained lengthy prison sen- Later, they discover that they 2010, for Spanish call 866- ers to pay up-front fees for tences for dozens of deceptive actually transferred ownership 928-2010, and for Russian services that produce no ac- loan-modification consultants. of their home to someone who call 866-965-2010. For those tual foreclosure relief. Home- In 2009, the DRE investi- is now trying to evict them. that request a translated form owners are encouraged to pay gated more than 2,000 com- Non-profit housing coun- in any of these languages, it is for an audit of their mortgage plaints involving loan-mod- selors certified by the U.S. important to save the Eng- loan file to determine their ification scams. Nearly 350 Department of Housing and lish form that was originally lender’s compliance with state individuals and companies Urban Development provide sent in the mail, in case the and federal mortgage-lending received a Desist and Refrain free help to homeowners. To translated forms do not arrive laws. This audit is pitched to Order to stop illegal activity. find a counselor in your area, on time or get lost. There is homeowners as a tool they “The DRE has aggres- call 1-800-569-4287. also an English assistance line can use to gain leverage and sively pursued loan-modifi- If you are a homeowner available at 866-872-6868. speed up the loan-modifica- cation scammers who prey who has been scammed, you Language assistance guides ON PAY-PER-VIEW tion process. on vulnerable and financially can contact Brown’s office at are available in 59 different SATURDAY, MARCH 13 • 6PM In truth, there is no evi- stressed homeowners, and 1-800-952-5225 or file a com- languages. These materials dence or statistical data to those peddling false hope by plaint online at: www.ag.ca. are available from the Census On Cox Digital Cable Channel 501 support claims that forensic promising mortgage relief gov/consumers/general.php. 2010 website at www.2010. To order, use your Digital Cable remote control loan audits-even if performed with a forensic audit will be You can also learn more about census.gov. 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(619) 702-3051 March 5 - 11, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 5 or UCSD later if they’re good. early so he or she can submit Reyes). Bea breathes life to (Kim Chiu-Gerald Anderson), Even if you have no the FAFSA sooner. There are the character of Mia, a Fil- we bring back the John Lloyd- college fund, don’t despair, low interest loans available ipina front desk offi cer work- Bea magic with Miss You Bill’s Corner Uncle Sam will help you and to students and their parents. ing in Kuala Lumpur who is Like Crazy.” your kids. Let your children Please attend those Financial looking for a change in what Catch Bea at the following by Bill Labestre, MBA apply for College Financial Aid seminars in your kid’s seems to be a forlorn life. premieres of Miss You Like Aid. As good parents, you school. 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In Miss You Like of your life. At the helm of March 14, 2010 (Sunday) Our kids will have a better tend to assume that buying a major way with Star Cin- Crazy, John Lloyd plays the this highly anticipated John Hawaii Theatre Center chance for a brighter future them all those material things ema’s latest romance drama, role of Allan, a man on top of Lloyd-Bea reunion is no less 1130 Bethel Street with a higher education. Not can make them happy. When Miss You Like Crazy. Fans in his game professionally and than Cathy Garcia-Molina Honolulu, HI 96813 everybody will be college was the last time you had a the U.S. will be delighted to enjoying a stable relationship who directed One More Tickets: 1:00pm - $25; candidates, but at least help nice talk with your son or know that Bea will be grac- with his dream girl, Daphne Chance and scored back-to- 6:30pm - $25 them achieve their dreams daughter? Do you give them ing the movie’s premieres in (played by rising star Maricar back hits herself with John For more information, and sharpen their real life and complements for good accom- Los Angeles on Lloyd and Sarah please visit www.abs-cbn- technical skills. plishments or you just noticed March 12 and Geronimo in A Very globalmovies.com or call This is America, the land them when they have done in Honolulu on Special Love and 1.800.227.9676. of great opportunities and something bad? We can be March 14. You Changed My having a good education or over protective and we should “Regalo Life. The direc- ### training our children can eas- learn to trust them. namin ito sa tor revealed that 60 ily achieve their dreams. Our Just because many of mga fans namin percent of the movie About ABS-CBN Inter- children need proper guid- us had military careers, we (This is our gift was shot in Malay- national ance during their elementary shouldn’t expect our kids to to our fans),” sia. For Miss You and high school years. Get take the same route. They says Bea, whose Like Crazy, Erik ABS-CBN International involved in their school activi- have a lot of choices than we last fi lm team-up Santos sings the was created more than 15 ties and talk to their teachers had in the past. They were with John Lloyd theme song and 90’s years ago to be of service to or academic counselors. You born or raised here where a was One More hit of the same title. all Filipinos. With the launch have to open your mouth, better college education is up Chance that “For this on- of The Filipino Channel speak your mind and ask ques- for grabs. earned for them screen comeback of (TFC), the company became tions. Not all our children will The economic reality is the titles of Box John Lloyd and Bea, the fi rst and most success- be valedictorians, but at least that only a few of us saved for Offi ce King and we are aware that ful Filipino broadcaster in help them to hone their talents their college funds. We can Queen for 2007. fans have high ex- the U.S. The company offers and skills. They still have always fi nd excuses why we The fi lm not pectations. So, Star telecommunication, retail, young minds and sometimes never did start saving when only boosted the Cinema made sure theatricals, money remittance confused. Some of them have they’re still young. Maybe couple’s Philip- to come up with a and cargo services, online no idea what they are going we became a part of the very pine fan base but fi lm that’s worth the audio and video streaming, to do in the future. Maybe we materialistic society and en- also strength- wait,” said Kerwin IPTV content along with phil- have to compromise and listen joyed spending our income on ened their global Du, ABS-CBN In- anthropic support for Filipinos to their ideas and plans for the things we don’t really need, following, ternational’s Head of and the communities they now future. Most of us grew up in but wanted to have. We can making them the Theatricals. “After call home. Based in Redwood a very different environment always fi nd good excuses for top love team delighting thousands City, Calif., ABS-CBN Inter- than our kids. They may have overspending. among Filipino of Filipino moviego- national is the largest Filipino a different outlook in life and Well, hopefully your kids audiences all ers here with Paano entertainment and broadcast- just too scared to disobey us. can get an academic or sport over the world. Na Kaya, giving ing company in the U.S. For We should encourage an open scholarships. Kids of retired Yet fans them a fi rst taste of more information, visit www. communication with our kids. military may even qualify for should be ready ‘Kimerald’ fl avor abs-cbnglobal.com. None of us can be a perfect CALVET funds. What hap- for a different John Lloyd parent, but at least we should pens if your kid is just an av- and Bea in Miss You Like try our best. Sometimes we erage student? They can enroll Crazy. The two actors have are too busy with our lives in community colleges around been exercising their acting and careers that we ignored which can help them to SDSU chops playing more mature Page 6 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com March 5 - 11, 2010 Perspectives

dom. One of the basic aspects Decorations potentially harmful but are a color of growth, freshness of Feng Shui are the 5 key 1. Flowers and plants intro- believed to obstruct the path- and peace. Contemporary Asian elements that include fi re, duce life, which will boost way of chi/energy. Most desks 4. Earth tones in soothing water, earth, metal and wood. your spirits and help balance have sharp corners. However, shades of brown, yellow and American Issues In utilizing this you will have the elements. Plants and fl ow- as long as you are not sitting green generally make people a work space that maximizes ers represent wood. Make sure directly at the point, chi will feel at ease and comfortable by Dr. Ofelia Dirige still fl ow around you easily. because of their relationship Co-Founder and Director, Kalusugan Wellness Center your productivity level while you take care of your plants. nurturing a calm and soothing Dying or dead plants increase 4. Having a small water to the earth. 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Keep wall decora- reading and re- ture represents the elements. tions at eye level. More and more people are the subtle fl ow of energy that You won’t have a desk made laxation. Natu- working at home, which has fl ows through the land and 3. Avoid sharp-cornered ral light from of fi re so try to use metal or objects which are not only its good and bad points. It is affects our environment. It is wood elements. a window is great sleeping in and hav- like “luck engineering.” For 3. Move the TV to another also important. ing no sort of dress code and the ancient Chinese, luck was room. A television in your Make sure even being able to run er- not chance but opportunity. home offi ce will be a constant your window rands whenever you want. Feng Shui is for those who distraction. has blinds or The downside is maintaining wish to grasp opportunity. 4. Don’t lose sight of the curtains in an organized work space and Feng means wind and shui door. All your chairs and case there is too much sun. alert and awake. juggling work, paying bills, means water. In Chinese cul- sofas should be situated so 2. Mirrors help positive 4. Lavender and geranium and doing household chores. ture, wind and water are asso- that anyone sitting in your of- energy dart around a room. calm nerves. Instead of hiring a profes- ciated with good health thus, fi ce will always be able to see Hang a mirror over your com- Health sional organizer, you might good feng shui came to mean who comes into your offi ce. puter to watch the wall behind 1. Thoroughly cleanse want to consider implement- good fortune while bad feng 5. Don’t overcrowd a room. you and open up the space. your kitchen and let go of any ing some fundamentals of shui means bad luck or mis- Overcrowding leads to tense Color unhealthy food. Feng Shui (pronounced Fung fortune. Feng Shui is based and nervous energy. 1. Reds are thought to intro- 2. Bring fresh herbs like Schway). on the Taoist vision of under- 6. Leave at least 3 feet be- duce feelings of wealth and basil, rose marry or mint, and Feng Shui is the ancient standing of nature, particu- tween furniture. happiness. fi nd a good place for them in Chinese art of harmonizing larly on the idea that the land 7. Be comfortable. Being 2. Blues includes the associ- the kitchen. both your inner and outer is alive and fi lled with Chi, or comfortable will keep your ation of the element of water. 3. Always have fresh space. It is a complex body energy. The ancient Chinese mind off your external cir- Lucky Bamboo is one of the Blue gives soothing energy water in site. Place a row of of knowledge that reveals believed that the land’s energy cumstances and will allow most popular feng shui cures. and can promote productivity. spring water bottles that you how to balance the energies either make or break the king- you to focus on work. Bamboo is also a symbol of 3. Green is considered to be replenish often. of a given space to assure good luck in feng shui. 4. Have 9 oranges in a round metal bowl. Replenish See, a wallet has to do many aren’t satisfi ed. You aren’t hav- you like it. You park, lock the as needed. things. It has to hold your driving any luck. car, and saunter into the store. 5. Aerate your kitchen ers license, your Social Security One Saturday, yes, you fi nally Casually you head to the men’s often and let natural light in. start looking in, believe it or not, At Large... card, credit cards, insurance leather goods section and began These Feng Shui suggestions cards, business cards, club cards, the big stores. You hit Target, looking. gym cards (which you’ll be sure Macy’s, Kohls, Bloomingdale’s, After picking up and returning are just a few things one can by Miles Beauchamp to start going to one of these Robinsons-May, Wal -Mart, twenty or so wallets you fi nd do to make a home or offi ce days), Auto Club card, Home Sears, Saks, Neiman Marcus, one that might work. It’s the pleasing, comfortable and Read Miles Beauchamp’s previous articles by visiting our web- Depot card, long distance phone Costco, Sam’s Club and even right size, opens the right way, effi cient. These suggestions site at www.asianjournalusa.com card, ATM card, video store Long’s and Rite-Aid drugstores. has the required number of slots can also be applied to other card, employee ID card, a photo You see many good, even great, for credit cards, a place with a parts of a home. Feng Shui of your kids from ten years ago, wallets, but you can’t seem to window for the drivers license, is not only an art but encour- and fi nally, it has to hold all fi nd the one that is exactly right. everything you need. Then you ages practicality as well. The those little slips of paper you Then you realize why. You’re look at the price. It’s a bit more most powerful change you Shopping for a wallet keep shoving in it. trying to replace the old one, the than you wanted to spend, but it can make in your environ- So they tend to fi ll up rather one no longer made. Now is Gucci, and the leather is soft, ment is de-cluttering. Take quickly. And yet you keep that you’ve come Of all the things to shop for, a wallet should be very soft. a look at things in your sur- easy. Well, it’s not! stuffi ng more in than taking out. to your This is it, you’ve decided. This Somehow it all works out for a is the wallet. Well, it’s the wal- roundings. When you release unnecessary and unwanted o there I am, packing lets.. It’s hard to fi nd one, they’re while, and then the wallet just let provided it comes in black. suitcases like mad get- displayed in far corners of the seems to explode at the A brown wallet is fi ne, but things from your life, you are Sting ready for a trip. I get store, you can’t fi nd anyone to seams. you’ve always had a black making way for new energy, fi nished (mostly) and get ready help you, and most of them are wallet, only a black which can lead to new oppor- to get the kids from school. As uncomfortable or downright What? A new wallet, your en- tunities. usual, I grab my keys, my glass- ugly. wallet? tire life. Why Ask yourself these simple es and my wallet. That’s when I Nonetheless I need one and so change now? questions: noticed it; this wallet is falling I went shopping. I went to get One day you take You start * Do I need it? apart. Really falling apart. So one of those very personal items. out that wallet you pawing your * Do I use it? much so that it may not last an- Okay, you may not believe that have grown to know and way through * Do I love it? love, and your spouse the display, other day. Great, one more thing a wallet is all that personal, but * Does it give me joy? to do. A miserable thing. it is. I actually fi nd it easier to notices it. “Good sure that a grief! Don’t you think black wallet * If I lost it, would I want to I not only hate shopping, I shop for a house or car than a replace it? really hate shopping for wal- wallet. it’s about time you is there. But got a new wallet?” s/ it isn’t. You look, Wishing you a decluttered, he asks? and look, and look. No balanced and harmonious ASIAN JOURNAL “Don’t be silly,” you black wallet. You leave the Paradise !!!! The ﬁ rst Asian-Filipino weekly in Southern California reply. “This one is still almost store without looking back. Daisy Villa is Reiki Master An award-winning newspaper, it is San Diego’s most brand new!” Of course you senses you The next three hours are (Level 4), 200 Hour Certi- widely circulated Asian-Filipino newspaper! realize that it isn’t, but you want can start the search once again, similar. You fi nd one that would fi ed Yoga Teacher, a Healthy/ it to be and therefore your mind this time in earnest. work, but there is one little Simeon G. Silverio, Jr. Genevieve Silverio Holistic Lifestyle Consultant, simply makes it so (the mind something wrong with it. You’re a Universal Life Minister, a Publisher & Editor Managing Editor is very handy that way!). You Today’s the big day! about to give up when, at the freelance writer and currently Santi Silverio Miles Beauchamp want it to be fi ne because you’ve last store, you fi nd it. The black Associate Publisher Associate Editor shopped for wallets before and You wake up Saturday morn- double-fold (none of that tri- writing a book about single hood. You can e-mail Daisy at Ashley Silverio you’ve grown to despise it. ing, have a light breakfast, dress fold stuff for you!) with exactly Assistant Editor But denial doesn’t work for comfortably for speed and agil- everything you need and want. [email protected] . long and eventually you cave in ity, and head to the garage. You And you buy it. It costs more In Pursuit of Excellence to reality and decide that, yes, check the car’s oil, the battery, than you ever thought you would Eugenio “Ego” Osin, (1946 - 1994) you do need a new wallet. So and the shocks. Everything spend. It costs more than your Joe Cabrera, (1924 - 1996) you start looking. But it’s not seems fi ne. fi rst date, your fi rst hotel room, Soledad Bautista, (1917-2009) an easy thing, fi nding a wal- You start the car and listen for or your fi rst suit, but whatever Dr. Rizalino “Riz” Oades, (1935-2009) let. Wallets like the one you use any strange sounds. Nope, the you spend would be better than now haven’t been made for two engine sounds like the well-oiled having to fi ll up the car’s gas The Asian Journal is published weekly and distributed in all decades. So you keep looking. machine that it is. You back out tank again. That costs more than You search for this wallet in of the driveway with a list of your fi rst car (at least to hear my Asian communties in San Diego County. Publication date is ev- all the usual places, drug stores, stores to visit, a Map Quest list father tell it). ery Friday of the month. Advertising deadline is Thursday prior pharmacies, the video rental of directions to each one – all in Ah wallets. 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Page 8 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com March 5 - 11, 2010 He merely wanted reforms or hacienderos, even if they inimical to the interests of the where the Philippines should are the friars or priests or so crown of Spain. be a province, not a colony, of called men of God – are land- To agree to the reformist An Unauthorized History Spain; and that the Philippines demands would be unnatural owners of vast tracts of land would be represented in the or encomienderos or hacien- for the colonialists. Thus, the Spanish Cortez, making him deros. By their very nature, oppressors would never give of the Philippines capable of becoming, perhaps, they would extract from the in and reformism was doomed a governor of the Philippines from the very beginning. propaganda movement and land, using the peasants, what to quell disturbances, in this and the representative to the In fairness to them, howev- the eventual revolution of could be extracted from the case, a revolution by their co- Cortez. er, the ilustrados did succeed 1896 viewed the revolution, land and gain the most they indios. It was not, therefore, A gifted intellectual with in ventilating the exploitation we must take into consider- could from tobacco, sugar, a primarily struggle along a powerful pen and a fi ery of the masses even if their ation their social standing at hemp, and other agricultural ethnic or racial lines but, em- orator, he exposed the oppres- goals were self serving to that time and the ideas that products. Gaining the most phatically along class lines. sion of the natives against the their ilustrado class. prompted them to view the means exacting the most pay- According to Karl Marx, in colonialists – not to arouse the And that was the malady movement and acted as they ments from these raw materi- his Historical Materialism, the natives to arms but to report of the ilustrados. Though, did. This would lead us to the als and lowering the cost of perspectives, attitudes, and to the King of Spain that the they were merely asking for conclusion of why Bonifacio production – meaning paying eventual action of an indi- Spaniards, especially the reforms, their demands were suffered the fate he did – that the least they could to the vidual will, almost often, bear friars, in the Philippines (just seditious enough from the of being held back by ilus- peasants if not almost enslav- the stamp of his class. in case his majesty was not perspective of the exploiters. trado Jose Rizal and, eventu- ing them by paying them Thus, Jose Rizal, being of aware) are abusing the indios. Thus, the priests: Gomez, ally, ordered to be killed by nothing. the middle class remained a For the love of God, if Spain Burgos, and Zamora were im- another ilustrado, presumed The entrepreneurs at that mere reformist like the oth- should practice what the plicated in a mutiny they had Eleventh of a series as a revolutionary. time, engaged in the buying, ers ilustrados. It should be Catholics are preaching, Spain nothing to do with and gar- By Rudy D. Liporada Moreover, it should be production, and support of noted that Rizal came from a should make the indios their roted; and Jose Rizal was shot emphasized that the revolu- the Galleon trade and other landed elite family in Laguna. co-equal. After all, is this not to death, suspected of start- In the fi rst series, the tion was not a Filipino against transactions are also branded Because of the family’s acu- what God has said? All men ing an armed revolt he tried author stated that history is Spanish confl ict per se. It was by their class. Everyone has mens, he was able to fi nish a are created equal? to dissociate himself from. written by those who have the an uprising of mostly op- the natural tendency to profi t college degree and even got a Unfortunately for Rizal In this regard, again in fair- time to interpret events based pressed Filipinos (comprised most by selling at the highest medical diploma from Spain. and the other ilustrados like ness, we could regard these on their perspectives and largely of workers and peas- price and lowering the cost of In short, Rizal had properties the priests, Gomez, Burgos, ilustrados as reluctant heroes believed by those who do not ants) against the Spanish co- production – meaning paying and had an education that, if and Zamora – they were for having died in the hands know better. In the subsequent lonialists. It should be noted the workers at the lowest pos- his reformism went his way, blinded by their class perspec- of the colonialists and rousing series, the author traced how that the wealthiest Filipinos sible wage if none at all. he could equal if not even tives thinking that because the sentiments of the masses; the Spaniards conquered the did not want to take any part The ilustrados failed to see surpass members of the Span- they are landed and educated, but not the kind of heroes they Philippines with the sword in the revolution. Some of that if the Filipinos became ish elite in the Philippines at they could be equal with the are being venerated to be for and the cross; how, eventu- them even threatened to re- equals with the Spaniards, that time. By his class nature, oppressors – they had the il- they were not for the cause of ally, the natives, after a series port to the Spanish authorities the indios would be treated Rizal cannot just sacrifi ce lusions that oppressors would the workers and the peasants. of revolts and a propaganda the activities of the subver- as Spaniards like those in losing their acquired prop- just give in to their reformist They merely used the exploi- movement, rose into arms sives. Furthermore, the bulk the Philippines and those erty. Nonetheless, because he demands. tation of the masses to push against the colonialists. of soldiers or guardia civil in Spain and have to have was just a mestizo, the Span- forward their elite’s cause. Understanding the Perspec- used by the Spaniards against higher wages. If the Philip- ish authorities kept him at a Oppressors, too, are Bonifacio – a worker but tives of Filipinos on the 1896 the revolutionaries were na- pines would become a prov- level from which he wanted branded by their class unaware of class stamps Revolution and Onwards tives or indios. These native ince, then ilustrados could be to elevate himself farther On the other hand, Boni- To understand better how soldiers were conscripts paid representatives in the Cortez from. He merely wanted to Landowners of vast tracks facio was a worker and had the leaders of the Philippine by the Spanish government and could initiate bills that are be equal to the oppressors. of land or encomienderos no qualms in organizing and leading the revolution. By defi nition of his class, which, according to Karl Marx: a proletariat – the most progressive revolutionary class, he possessed the perspective, at- titude, and the resoluteness to raise arms against Spain. He was ready since 1892 when Rizal was deported in Dapitan but was held back only on the advice of Rizal not to proceed with the uprising. Nonethe- less, upon the discovery of the Katipunan, he, without reluc- tance, called for the armed revolution. Being a worker who only had an education equivalent to grade 4, Bonifacio had no acumens like the ilustrados. He only had his body and strength to offer employers for his subsistence. Compared to peasants also who could still own a piece of land, a nipa hut, or a carabao, Boni- facio would lose nothing if he became a revolutionary which he did. The peasants could still be reluctant in joining the struggle for their possessing a meager wealth, but they were subjected to the abuses of the friars and hacienderos. They also found themselves, over a period of time, dispossessed of their meager properties. The promise of kicking out the hacienderos and colonialists was their motivation to raise their arms in revolt. Thus, the revolutionary forces were largely composed of exploited workers and peasants. It was their stamp to be the leaders and backbones of the revolution. Bonifacio, however, was not aware of his class as being the most progressive. He still thought that the ilustrados were above him. Feeling beneath them, he even upheld two ilustrados to become president of the Katipunan before he asserted himself due to the inaction of his predecessors. He also believed in Jose Rizal who said that the revolution could not start, among other reasons, until the revolutionaries were armed as the colonialists. Bonifacio, who read on the French Revolution, ap- parently forgot that the French royalty were toppled by those armed with mere pitchforks and clubs. Nonetheless, when the colonialists discovered the Katipunan, Bonifacio started the revolution even with just bolos and bamboo spears.

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Coming in at second issue that the country suffered vors and cultural textures. place was the back-office or abroad and the need to refocus Food for thought win MTV Emerge To see and hear more of non-voice BPO sector, which government support for the Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- the MTV Emerge winners and chalked up over $1.1 billion industry. journalusa.com competition other homegrown talents, log in earnings, representing a She said the priority pro- (Continued from page 1) on to www.mtvemerge.com 35-percent rise from the pre- grams for 2010 would include (DoT), MTV, and Jeepney which is also an online av- vious year. the creation of a virtual BPO Music. enue for Filipino indie music In terms of employment, university, the rollout of the What Really Matters Their one-year contracts talents. - From Good News the call center sector also pro- National Assessment Com- with Jeepney Music include Philippines vided the most jobs last year petency Program to an initial There will be no more you built; not what you got, artist management and pro- at 280,000 people, followed 10,000 students, the provi- sunrises, no minutes, hours or but what you gave. motion, digital distribution by the back-office sector at sion of P350 million worth days. What will matter is not of their songs, and a strategic RP BPO’s set to 86,000, and information tech- of scholarships under the All the things you col- your success, but your signifi- marketing plan for them to nology outsourcing at 35,300. Pangulong Gloria Scholarship lected, whether treasured or cance. break into both the local and be a $12 billion For this year, Virata said fund, the launch of a local and forgotten, will pass to some- What will matter is not international music scene. the industry expected a rapid international campaign on the one else. what you learned, but what “Jeepney Music serves as industry in 2010 build-up within the first half Filipino knowledge worker, Your wealth, fame and you taught. a vehicle for upcoming artists, as well as a greater diversity and the conduct of the 2nd temporal power will shrivel to What will matter is every Pinoy pride and Tourism, it’s (Continued from page 1) of service offerings. In terms International Outsourcing irrelevance. act of integrity, compassion, my own little way of giv- contributed the bulk of 2009 of challenges, the BPO sec- Summit. - From Good News It will not matter what you courage or sacrifice ing back to my kababayans revenues at $5 billion, a tor would have to contend Philippines owned or what your were that enriched, empowered who want to reach out to the owed. or encouraged others to emu- world through their music and Your grudges, resentments, late your example. have a strong desire to repre- frustrations and jealousies What will matter is not sent the Filipinos around the will finally disappear. competence, but your charac- world,” said Black Eyed Peas So too, your hopes, ambi- ter. member and Jeepney Music tions, plans and to do lists will What will matter is not founder, Allan Pineda Lindo expire. how many people you knew, famously known as Apl.de.ap. The wins and losses that but how many will feel a last- MTV Emerge is part of the once seemed so important will ing loss when you’re gone. DoT’s and MTV’s joint effort fade away. What will matter are to reach out to younger gen- It won’t matter where you not your memories, but the erations of world travelers, es- came from or what side of the memories that live in those pecially those who are drawn tracks on you lived on at the who loved you. to the Philippines’ music end. What will matter is how culture. “Music is as part of It won’t matter whether long you will be remembered, the Philippines as our cultural you were beautiful or brilliant. by whom and for what. heritage, there is just a per- Even your gender and skin Living a life that matters fect fit between MTV and the color will be irrelevant. doesn’t happen by accident. Philippines,” remarked Tour- So what will matter? How It’s not a matter of circum- ism Secretary Ace Durano on will the value of your days be stance but of choice. the partnership between MTV measured? Choose to live a life that and DoT. What will matter is not matters. “We are very glad to have what you bought, but what collaborated with Jeepney Music and DoT for MTV Emerge. I believe we had the Pinoys to benefit from medicines right elements that made this project successful – people sold at 50% discount with real passion for music (Continued from page 1) effect on August 15, 2009 and and an ingenious team that lating the Cheaper Medicines ordered all drugstores and made this project another Law. hospital pharmacies to enforce milestone for MTV,” agreed This early, she also urged discounted prices, and later MTV SEA and Greater the public to report violators an Executive Order (EO) 821 China’s Head of Content, Sari as hotlines will be available was signed by the President, Trisulo. after they posters and other which imposed a 50-percent Another component of the information materials are reduction on the cost of essen- collaboration is the media roll placed. tial medicines in compliance out of the song and the music Republic Act 9502, or the with the new law. video “Take U to the Philip- Cheaper Medicines Law, took pines” written by Apl.de.ap March 5 - 11, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 11 tremely problematic to pass your lost green card. You do next time you travel. 0326. Please call (858)348- through U.S. immigration. this by filling out and submit- Rogelio Karagdag , Jr. is 7475 or email him at rkara- Phil - Am Of course, there is always the ting a Form I-90. Of course, licensed to practice law in [email protected] possibility that the immigra- there is a filing fee, and it is both California and the Phil- for your free consultation. He tion officer can ippines. He practices speaks Tagalog fluently. Law 101 verify their data- immigration law in by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr. base and ascertain San Diego and has Member, State Bar of California & their immigration continuously been a Integrated Bar of the Philippines status, but imag- trial and appellate Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asianjo- ine all the hassles attorney in the Philip- Manila Hotel joins urnalusa.com it will entail? Be- pines since 1989. He sides, the airlines travels between San ranks of most will not allow you Diego and Manila. to board with a His office address prestigious hotels Losing your green valid visa or green is located at 10717 (Continued from page 1) card. So, what do Camino Ruiz, Suite hotels, meeting the demand- they do now? 131, San Diego, ing needs of its distinguished One basic rule CA 92126. He also guests. And with this most card abroad is that greens has an office in the recent achievement, Manila Immigrants have to bring become a little bit adventur- cards can only be Philippines at 1240 Hotel proves once again that it their green cards (technically ous in search of bargain items issued or replaced Apacible Street, is a true leader and a pioneer called the Alien Registration and go to dangerous places inside the United States by in the amount of $370.00. 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Or, they a green card, it will be ex- Fortunately, there is such a thing called transportation boarding letter which you can request from the U.S. Embassy in the place where you are vacationing. In the Philippines, this function is being handled by the USCIS District Office inside the U.S. Embassy Compound on Rox- as Boulevard, Manila. The Application Form will require you to provide vital information about yourself, including your Alien Registration Num- ber, Social Security Number, and previous trips outside the United States. You must also report the theft to the police, because the police report will serve as proof that you really lost your green card. The application will be under oath, so any false statement can make you criminally liable for perjury, on top of immigration fraud. Upon arrival in the United States, you should immediate- ly ask the USCIS to replace Page 12 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com March 5 - 11, 2010 babae mo (Where did you parents.” sleep again last night? Maybe They were standing there Philippine with your mistress?)?” Loida, for a few minutes, thinking of his wife, would bark at him what to do, when a bright and whenever he came home. selfish idea came up in Efren’s Stories Her constant nagging mind. It was as if it was the by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. always annoyed him, yet, solution the girl was waiting he could not deny the fact for him to suggest. Read Sim Silverio’s previous articles by visiting our website at that she was telling the truth. “Let’s check in in a motel,” www.asianjournalusa.com Since his twenties, he has he suggested. had at least three girlfriends a “Do you think it’s a good year, not to mention the one idea?” she coyly asked. She Green Card Lotharios night stands he occasionally didn’t want him to think she had. This was easy for him to was easy. She didn’t wait for do since he is good-looking him to answer. The Girl He Married and women are easily attract- “But we sleep on a sepa- “The nursing student. We Little Quiapo was an ice rate beds,” she demanded. spent a night at a motel re- cream and halo-halo parlor (First in a series of stories) ed to him. He blamed Of course in motels in the member?” along Ascarraga Avenue in the his infidelities to the seedy parts of Manila, there He was speechless for a University Belt of Manila. “$20,000?” Efren asked his fact that he never were always no double bed while. Finally, he said: “Let’s “How did this happen?” he friend Mario. “You mean that loved his wife, a self- rooms. The rooms were rented meet at the Little Quiapo at asked her. He was sipping a girl would pay me $20,000 serving reason that on a short time basis, up to three in the afternoon.” coke while Loida was having just to marry her?” enabled him to rid iced tea. “No, her mother,” Mario himself of guilt. Dur- five hours, and “We had sex, remember?” replied. “Her mother wants ing his early twen- used as a love nest she replied. her to be able to come to the ties, a friend set them by cheating hus- Still, Efren was not satis- United States and stay here. If up on a blind date. bands, lovebirds, fied. He had sex hundreds of you marry her as an American She is a pretty girl and occasionally, times without protection and citizen, she would be eligible from an aristocratic cheating wives. But he had never impregnated a to get a resident visa, settle family in Bacolod, it did not bother girl. and work here.” a sugar-rich region Loida. It was as if “Ilaglag mo (have it abort- “Why doesn’t her mother in the Visayas in the she expected it and ed),” was all he could say. petition her?” Philippines. She was did not insist on her Loida’s face grew grim. “It will take years, if not studying nursing in earlier demand for She stood up and walked decades, for her to come Manila and staying a double bed. That away. He did not think of over.” in a dorm. He expe- evening, the “slee- stopping her. “What if I don’t like her?” rienced no spark dur- pover” turned out “It doesn’t matter whether ing the double date to be a love tryst. HE THOUGHT THE you like or love her. You’ll di- and was about to add A passionate love MATTER WAS TAKEN vorce her after a year anyway, her to her long list of tryst. CARED OF until he got an- once she has fully secured her acquaintances until other phone call. This time it permanent residency status. Bride he brought her back EFREN FOR- GOT ABOUT HER was from a friend who set up The marriage is just for a the longer he thought about show!” to her dorm. after he brought her his blind date with Loida. it, the possibility of him “Naku, sarado na (It’s back to the dorm “Loida’s parents are look- “Can I have sex with her?” marrying the girl for money Efren’s thoughts shifted to his closed),” Loida said referring the next morning for you,” he said. appeared as possible. He had to the dorm’s door. ing. He moved on, main preoccupation in life. been divorced from his wife Bride’s bouquet (Continued on page 17) “Maybe,” answered Mario. It was only one o’clock in for over a year anyway. His the morning. For Efren, it was squaring one girl after another “She’s not a virgin anyway. wife finally gave up on him, She is unmarried but has a still early to end a date. to satisfy his burning passion an irresponsible and philan- “Papano na ako ngayon and raging hormones. He was four-year-old son. That’s why dering husband, who spent her mother wants her daughter (How am I now)?” she asked enjoying the best times of his most of his time betting on the aloud. life until he got a phone call. to come over because few de- racetracks in Del Mar in San cent guys would be interested Efren was puzzled. Why “I am pregnant,” a voice of Diego and Caliente in Tijuana. didn’t she know that the dorm a girl said at the other end of in an unwed mother.” During their twenty-year mar- “Let me think it over,” would be closed at that time? the line. riage, his wife never ceased to “Why don’t you knock?” “Who’s this?” he asked, Efren ended his conversation love him, yet she made his life with his friend. he suggested. having difficulty identifying miserable. “Naku hindi puwede (it is her among the many girls he “Saan ka na naman natu- not possible). My strict land- had been with. Efren thought it log ka kagabi? Siguro sa at first as a joke. But lady would report me to my “It’s Loida,” she replied. March 5 - 11, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 13 Entertainment Nora Aunor nominated in Two Filipino Indie films win Movies to Watch 2010 Green Globe Awards in Honolulu and New York by Simeon G. Silverio Jr. Sabungero and Walang The story and screenplay (Following are movies now showing or Multi-awarded actress gala towards planting over soon to be shown in San Diego.) Nora Aunor has been nomi- 500,000 trees near the equa- Hanggang Paalam are latest by Troy Bernardo and Luz nated in the “10 Best Interna- tor, purifying over 1,000,000 Filipino independent films to Inocian, Sabungero stars Joel tional Actresses of the Decade liters of water in places of rule major international film Torre, Ricky Davao, Nonie (Asia)” category in the 2010 need, establishing 10 schools Buencamino, Robert Arevalo, Green Globe Film Awards. in countries of crisis and pro- Leo Martinez, Mark Gil, The Green Globe Film viding 100 scholarships for Maritoni Fernandez, Sid Luc- Awards honors actors, envi- sustainable management edu- ero, and Edwin Nombre. The ronmentalists, and humanitari- cation. This will be accom- film was produced by JC and ans who cross cultural, nation- plished through cooperation Fay Bernardo. al and continental boundaries with UNICEF and a number The citation will be given Red Riding: 1983 is the third entry in an ambitious, dark and thrilling tril- making it one of the most of sustainability-related orga- ogy of interlinking films set in Northern England in the 1970s and ‘80s. diverse of all Hollywood nizations.” In 1983, another young girl has disappeared and Detective Chief Super- based Film Award bodies. Aunor, who has starred in intendent Maurice Jobson (David Morrissey) recognizes some alarming similarities to the abductions in 1974, forcing him to come to terms with the more than 170 films fact that he may have helped convict the wrong man as being the Yorkshire since starting her ca- Ripper. When local solicitor John Piggott (Mark Addy) is persuaded to fight this miscarriage of justice he finds himself slowly uncovering a catalogue reer in the late ’60s, of cover ups. Also starring Sean Bean, Warren Clarke, Shaun Dooley, Lisa is lauded by many as Howard, Jim Carter, Sean Harris and Michelle Dockery. Directed by Anand the country’s, “one Tucker (When Did You Last See Your Father?, Hilary and Jackie). www. and only superstar.” ifcfilms.com/all-genres/red-riding-1983

Aunor’s career festivals. has been in a pro- This film is Not Rated by the MPAA. Sabungero (The Cockfight- Running time 104 minutes. longed slump for Engagement Opens Friday, March 12th some time after er), directed by Miguel Kaimo and Rozie Delgado, bagged Landmark’s Ken Cinema she was caught in a 4061 Adams Avenue – (619) 819-0236 drug-related scan- the Aloha Accolade Award dal abroad. She has for Excellence in Filmmak- Nora Aunor in a scene from Himala recently declared a during the closing ceremony Voting for the awards is major comeback bid. of the festival this April 25 targeted at an international In 2008, Aunor’s film “Hi- at the Hilton Hawaiian Vil- audience and is conducted mala” was the lone Filipino lage Beach Resort and Spa in online. film chosen by CNN as one of Honolulu. The award body’s main the ten best Asian films of all Walang Hanggang Paalam An Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, Ajami is thrust is to seemingly unite time from the provisional list bested eleven other entries a brave, apolitical look at Jews and Arabs in Jaffa’s multi-ethnic Ajami the charm of user-generated of 18 great films (September from several countries, in- neighborhood—a searing debut by Israeli and Palestinian co-directors People’s Choice Awards and 2008). CNN cited “Himala” cluding two other Philippine Scandar Copti and Yaron Shani, whose balanced perspective and use of the glitter of the Oscars, em- non-professional local actors lend a palpable authenticity to a complex, for its “austere camera work, entries Pitik Bulag and The cross-cultural drama. Shakespearian in its scope and themes—revenge, ploying a multi-cultural spin. haunting score, and accom- Pastor’s Kid, in the 2nd Soho loyalty, hope and despair—the film draws us into the lives of two brothers The Awards will be pre- plished performances that International Film Festival fearing assassination; a young Palestinian refugee working illegally to cover sented during the March 23rd sensitively portray the harsh 2010 in New York. his mother’s medical expenses; and a Jewish cop obsessed with finding his dinner gala at the Westin Bo- social and cultural conditions The indie film directed missing brother. Through its unprecedented authenticity and immediacy, naventure Hotel’s California that people in the Third World Ajami forces us to look at the Middle East conflict through the commonal- by Paolo Villaluna and Ellen ity of the human condition—and the tragic consequences of enemies living Ballroom in Los Angeles. endure.” Ramos, and stars Lovi Poe, Organizers pledged part of as neighbors. (Fully subtitled) www.kino.com/ajami/ “Himala” was awarded the Joem Bascon, and Jackie the -proceeds of the dinner/ CNN APSA Viewers Choice This film is Not Rated by the MPAA. gala for a variety of eco- Woo was declared winner Award for Best Asia-Pacific of the Best Picture Award at Running time 120 minutes. friendly initiatives. Engagement Opens Friday, March 12th Film of all Time (November the closing ceremony at 394 “The organizing commit- 14, 2008). ing in the still ongoing 2010 Landmark’s La Jolla Village Cinemas tee…will commit a portion of Honolulu International Film Broadway in New York City. 8879 Villa La Jolla Drive – (619) 819-0236 the proceeds from the dinner Festival.

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the lives of creatures. Second who created you without your Reading: 1 Corinthians 10: cooperation will not save you Lower Your 1-6; 10-12. St. Paul tries to without your cooperation.” emphasize the “now” and God who is ever-present in Balintataw “not yet” the world is Nets situation continually by Msgr. Fernando G. Gutierrez of our bestowing by Virginia H. Ferrer Read Monsignor’s previous articles by visit- earthly upon us his Read Virginia Ferrer’s previous articles by visiting our website ing our website at www.asianjournalusa.com life. He grace for our at www.asianjournalusa.com is clear salvation. about the But God’s glory that grace still awaits all needs man’s Mahalaga Ka sa Akin Lent is a time to be faithful free coop- Mahalaga ka sa akin maging anuman ang hitsura mo believers eration. Gos- gula-gulanit mang damit ang kanilang ibalot sa iyo after their pel: Luke putikan man ang paa na tila pinaglubloban ng damo or not to be earthly 13: 1-9. mahalaga kang tunay sa akin iya’y pakatandaan mo. Just because Joke of the Week: They I’m the janitor.” “I’m going to sojourn is God hears were having trouble with tell Father you heard my con- over. That Kahit gaano pa man karaming beses na ika’y nadapa his people’s thieves robbing the vigil light fession,” blurted out the lady. glory is sa mga pagkakamali na hindi mo naman sinasadya “cry of stand, so the janitor hid in But the janitor came back, already halika na at bumangon ka, itaas mo ang iyong mukha complaint the confessional to watch for “Then I’ll tell your husband experi- mahalaga ka sa akin ‘di ka nila basta makukutya. against their the thief. His feet were stick- what you confessed.” enced slave driving out under the curtain so a Scripture: First Reading: now in Ilang beses na nga baga na ikaw ay ipinagtabuyan ers” that woman parishioner thought Exodus 3: 1-8; 13-15. The an im- ng mga taong sa una’y inakala mong ‘yong kaibigan they should think that they Father was hearing confes- fi rst reading lays down the perfect way; its fi nal fulfi ll- hindi ka nila pinansin, tinalikuran pa at sinaktan are standing secure and not sions. The janitor tried to tell theme for all today’s read- ment, however, is the promise mahalaga ka sa akin, ‘tong balikat ko ang ‘yong iyakan. be careful to fall. The story of her that he was not a priest, ings: God’s name is revealed of tomorrow. Yet, all should the Hebrew people shows that talk about the Christian God but she either could not un- to Moses: “I am who I am.” not be complacent to believe tells his followers to always in spite of what God has done than to acknowledge that he derstand him or she thought The God of our ancestors in that the sacraments automati- be vigilant and guard against for them: they were saved is existence itself. He is the he was saying some kind of the faith is not an abstract cally work to guarantee one’s presuming that one is already from starvation when he fed ground of our existence or of prayer. Anyway, when she reality, but One who “who salvation. God helps those saved. There is always a need them with manna, supplied being, the God “who causes fi nished her confession, the causes to be what comes into who help themselves. There is for a continuing repentance them with water from the to be what comes into exis- janitor went out of the con- existence.” He is the God the still a need for man’s coopera- and vigilance to be faithful to rock, and protected them from tence.” He is not an abstract fessional and told her very Creator who mixes with his tion with the grace of salva- God. the burning sun, they still philosophical reality, but a clearly, “I’m not the priest. creation and is embedded in tion. St. Augustine said, “He Reﬂ ections: “I am who I grumbled against him. Jesus am.” There is no other way to (Continued on page 18)

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Menu: Editorials - CON- Letters to the Editor TEMPORARY ASIAN AMERICAN ISSUES by Dr. Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- Ofelia Dirige, PhD journalusa.com Heading: Why Salad Mas- ter is the best cooking equip- Heading: Rudy Liporada: writer about love. He reminds ment An Unauthorized History of me of my love experienced of the Philippines my younger years. I’m very Nice article. Thank you, glad you published his “Love Rudy! I am a Saladmaster In all native Filipino upris- Poem”. I’ve never misses an group manager. In fact I ings against spanish rule, it issue of your Asian Journal. met you at the rally in Las starkly shows that other “trai- Thank you and keep up the Vegas. What is the recipe for tor” native tribes or groups good work. 10 minute pancit, and often augmented the vastly is there a way to make outnumbereed colonial forces Ben Remulla lumpia with the Saladmaster of spain. 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Dave Reyes won more than 20 *** major pro pool titles during *** the decade, starting with the Menu: News & Features - $30,000 Camel Pro 8-Ball At Large - Miles Beauchamp Menu: News & Features Championship triumph in Heading: Interview with - In Perspective - Genny 2000. Of his 22 major victo- Tracy Matson Silverio ries, the amiable pool legend Heading: From the Class- captured four one-pocket This book is an excellent room to the Street: Searching crowns, four 8-ball titles and companion to your first day of for the Lost Filipino Migrant 15 9-ball titles. He also ruled snowboarding. I recommend Teachers of Louisiana the Derby City All-Around it to potential snowboarders of tournament five times. all ages. There is also an associated The string of victories problem here unfortunately, came after Reyes became the Zach the predatory placement agen- first Filipino to win the World cies and its referral system, Pool (9-ball) Championship *** most of which are filipinos title in 1999 in Cardiff. He themselves who take a very also took the World 8-ball title Menu: News & Features high percentage of these in 2004 in Fujairah, United - Mga Tula ni Romeo G. teachers’ pay. they do the Arab Emirates. Nicolas same things with filipino He also triumphed in the nurses in kind. not much has International Pool Tour (IPT), Heading: Paano Kita Ma- been said about these leeches. won two titles (2005 IPT mahalin? King of the Hill and 2006 IPT Chris North American Open) and Romeo is an outstanding pocketed $765,000. March 5 - 11, 2010 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com Page 17 job if the individual changes tion. Atty. Bautista obtained was strict and very conserva- he was about to say since jobs or employers if the new his law degree from Western tive. He always reprimanded everyone was looking angrily The Law that job is in the same or similar State University College of him for his errant ways. He at him. His parents. Loida’s occupational classification as Law, Fullerton, CA and his disapproved of his always parents. And Loida. the job for which the petition Bachelor of Arts Degree from hanging out with his friends, “Buti na nga iyang mag- Matters was filed. the University of the Philip- especially whenever they got asawa ka na. Baka mapatay The BIA interpreted this pines. Atty. Bautista practices into trouble. ka pa sa mga kalokohang by Atty. A. Erwin Bautista provision to mean that only Immigration, Bankruptcy, That evening, his parents ginagawa ninyo ng mga Read Atty Bautista’s previous articles by visiting our website at the USCIS has the author- Family, and Personal Injury were waiting for him at home. barkada ninyo (It’s better that www.asianjournalusa.com ity to interpret this provision Law and Income Tax Prepa- And so were Loida’s parents. you get married. You might and not Immigration Judges ration/Audit Representation. And Loida. be killed by the foolish things because it feels that some ex- Call his office at (619) 474 “What did you do?” his you are doing with your pertise or skill is required that 7755 in San Diego located at father barked. friends),” his father told him Immigration: they do not possess as judges. 550 E. 8th St., #11, National Efren could not look at when they were alone. Furthermore, since it was City, CA 91950 and at (213) him. He kept his eyes on the At their luxurious wedding Deportation/Removal the USCIS which determined 365 7690 in Los Angeles floor, and he could sense that a month later, the bride was the Immigrant Worker Visa located at 3435 Wilshire Bl., everyone was waiting for his beaming with happiness. And Do Immigration Courts Petition after obtaining the Ste. 2700, Los Angeles, CA reaction. But he bit his tongue. the groom was happy too, as have Jurisdiction to Decide Prior to this case the Board Labor Certification it was also 90010.] “Sit down,” his old man could not take his eyes away on Portability of Approved of Immigration Appeals (BIA) the USCIS who has the sole ordered him. Then he said: from the most beautiful girl in Work Related Visas? in the Matter of Perez Var- authority to make the redeter- “Okay, Mr. Rubio.” He was the room, a bride’s maid, his gas, 23 I&N Dec. 829 (BIA mination. Green Card Lotharios talking to Loida’s father. wife’s cousin. – AJ Question: Can I adjust 2005) held that Immigration On the other hand it was “Pasensiya na po kayo. Wala (To be continued) my status to greencard before Judges lack jurisdiction to argued that the power of Im- The Girl He Married na tayong magagawa diyan. the Immigration Court based determine whether the validity migration Judges will be for Ipakasal na lang natin ang (Continued from page 12) on my approved Immigrant of an alien’s approved em- nothing if it will not make mga bata (We can’t do any- Room for Rent in Worker Visa Petition even if ployment based visa petition a portability determination “Don’t tell them where I thing. Let us have the children I already left the petitioning is preserved under Section when the ground for relief live,” get married).” National City employer? 204(j) of the of the Immi- against Deportation/Removal “It’s too late. They already Efren was shocked at gration and Nationality Act of the alien is adjustment of talked to your father.” what he heard. He protested: No smoking, no drugs Answer: Yes if you are (INA), after the alien’s change status based on the employer That was the last thing he “But…..” qualified because the Board of in jobs or employers. petition. wanted to happen. His father He could not continue what Call 619.656.0409 Immigration Appeals had em- Hence the BIA finally saw powered Immigration Judges What does Section 204(j) the light and will from now to decide portability issues provides? on decide on portability cases Sino ang puwedeng magparehistro para bumoto? under the Matter of Neto, 25 before it, particularly if it I & N Dec. 169 (BIA 2010) Section 204(j) of the INA I-tsek mo ang iyong Katayuan ng Rehistrasyon •Departamento ng Sasakyang de Motor will lead to an adjustment of •Mga Serbisyong Koreo ng Estados Unidos case decided on January 21, states: status. Ngayon maari mo nang i-tsek kung ikaw ay •Mga Pampublikong Aklatan 2010. Should you or anyone you nakarehistrong bumoto para sa darating na (mga) A petition under subsection eleksiyon. Kailangang ikaw ay nakarehistrong Ikatlong Opsiyon - Humiling na magpadala ng know find yourself in similar bumoto hindi bababa ng 15 mga araw bago postkard sa inyo. Tumawag sa Punong Opisina What is Portability? (a)(1)(D) for an individual situations, it’s better to con- ang bawat eleksiyon. Ang pagpapadala sa mga ng Tagapagrehistro ng mga Botante sa (858) 565- whose application for adjust- kagamitan ng pagboto ay magsisimula sa 29 mga 5800, at humingi ng pangrehistrong postkard. Sa sult an attorney to avoid being araw bago ang eleksiyon. Upang matiyak na ang oras na matanggap ito, kumpletuhin at ibalik sa Portability is the ability to ment of status pursuant to placed in deportation/removal iyong mga kagamitan ng pagboto ay makarating Tagapagrehistro ng mga Botante. change jobs and employers section 245 has been filed and in the first place. sa mabilis at tamang paraan, patunayan na ikaw provided it is a similar job remained unadjudicated for ay wastong nakarehistro! Upang i-tsek ang iyong Pahayag ng Pinapayagang mga Paggamit ng [We invite readers to call kalagayan ng pagpaparehistro ng botante para sa Personal na Impormasyon Kodigo ng Eleksiyon to the one petitioned by the 180 days or more shall remain Atty. A.Erwin Bautista to darating na eleksiyon tingnan sa website sa www. ng California, Dibisyon 2, Seksyon 2157.2 employer. This is important valid with respect to a new set up your initial consulta- sdvote.com, kung ikaw ay kamakailan lamang to those aliens petitioned by nagbigay ng isang porma ng pagpaparehistro Ang impormasyon sa iyong apidabit ng ng botante sa aming opisina o sa Sekretarya pagpaparehistro ng botante ay gagamitin ng mga their employer under labor ng Estado maaring magtagal ng ilang araw opisyal ng mga eleksiyon upang magpadala sa iyo certifications and Immigrant para mailakad ang iyong pagpaparehistro kaya ng opisyal na impormasyon tungkol sa proseso Worker Visa Petitions who mangyaring i-tsek uli ang iyong kalagayan sa isang ng pagboto, tulad ng lokasyon ng iyong lugar ng Income Tax Preparation darating na petsa upang mapatunayan na ikaw ay pagbobotohan at mga isyu at mga kandidatong changes employer or moved nakarehistro kapag hindi namin mahanap ang iyong lalabas sa balota. Ang pangkomersiyong paggamit to another employer because Get your refund today! impormasyon ng pagpaparehistro. ng impormasyon ng pagpaparehistro ng botante ay ipinagbabawal ng batas at isa itong paglabag Impormasyon sa Pagpaparehistro the previous petitioning em- Rates start @ $85.00 for Fed and State sa batas. Ang impormasyon ng botante ay ployer closed shop, becomes Maaari Kang Magrehistro para Bumoto sa California maaring ipagkaloob sa isang nagkakandidato bankrupt or simply no longer kung ikaw ay: sa panunungkulan, isang komite ng panukala ng balota, o ibang tao para sa eleksiyon, mga needs the services of the alien. No “out-of-pocket” prep fee available. •Isang Mamamayan ng Estados Unidos •Residente ng California layuning pampaaralan, pamperyodiko, pampulitiko, 619-928-2590 •Labing walong taong gulang sa araw o bago ang o pampamahalaan, tulad ng pinagpasiyahan What is the prevailing susunod na eleksiyon ng Sekretarya ng Estado. Ang lisensiya ng •Hindi nakabilanggo o parolado dahil sa pagmamaneho at mga numero ng seguro sosyal, law before the Matter of www.taxgroupsd.com napatunayang krimen o ang iyong pirma tulad ng makikita sa iyong Neto? •Hindi kinikilala bilang isang tao na may kakulangan kard ng pagpaparehistro ng balota, ay hindi sa pag-iisip ayon sa batas ng korte maaring ipalabas para sa mga layuning ito. Kung mayroon kang anumang mga katanungan tungkol Madaling Magparehistro! Ito ang tatlong uri kung sa paggamit ng impormasyon ng botante o nais paano ka maaaring magparehistro para bumoto: magsumbong ng pinaghihinalaang maling paggamit ng naturang impormasyon, mangyaring tawagan Unang Opsiyon - Kunin ang Porma ng ang Telepono ng Sekretarya ng Estado para sa Pagpaparehistro sa website (www.sdvote. Pagprotekta ng Botante at Pagtulong. com) punuin at ibalik sa Punong Opisina ng Tagapagrehistro ng mga Botante. 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Please call for appointment (619) 474-8441 1341 East 8th St. Suite D National City, CA 91950 Page 18 Asian Journal - (619) 474-0588 Visit our website at http://www.asianjournalusa.com March 5 - 11, 2010 Existence is God’s gift and a privilege, live it responsibly. Mga tulang Lent is a Hoping to find a few days’ work, a traveling portrait Laughing Matter time to be painter stopped at a small tagalog town. One of his clients was Read previous articles by visiting our website at www.asian- Ni Romeo Nicolas the town drunk who, in spite journalusa.com Read Romeo Nicolas’s previous poems by vis- or not to be of his dirty, unshaven face and iting our website at www.asianjournalusa.com (Continued from page 14) bedraggled clothes, sat for his personal God who shares his portrait with all the dignity he existence with man by creat- could display. After the art- Lovemaking Tips ing him and his world. It is ist had labored than usual, he Munting Balagtasan God who has called us out of lifted the painting from the Saan dapat manirahan ang mga Pinoy na tumanda nothing, just as he had taken easel and presented it to the For Seniors dito sa USA? the initiative to call Moses to man. “This is isn’t me,” the 1. Wear your glasses to approach him in the burning astonished drunk slurred as ‘OLD’ IS WHEN... make sure your partner is Your sweetie says, ‘Let’s Sa USA o sa ‘PINAS bush. God has gone out of he studied the smiling, well- himself, and in doing so he dressed man in the painting. actually in the bed. go upstairs and make love,’ has created man according to The artist, who had looked be- 2. Set timer for 3 minutes, and you answer, ‘Pick one; I Lakandiwa: in case you doze off in the Muli akong naririto upang kayo’y aking hatdan, his image. God’s ultimate and neath the exterior and seen the can’t do both!’ Ng mahalagang kaisipan at mahalagang karunungan. final going out of himself oc- man’s inner beauty, thought- middle. ‘OLD’ IS WHEN... Ito’y tunay at ‘di biro, sa inyo ang pakinabang, curs in the Incarnation of his fully replied, “But it’s the man 3. Set the mood with light- Your friends compliment Na siya ninyong tataglayin, sa nalabi ninyong buhay. Son who assumed our human you could be.” ing. (Turn them ALL OFF!) you on your new alligator nature and made visible the By creating us, God at the 4. Make sure you put 911 shoes and you’re barefoot. Ikaw, ako’t tayong Pinoy, dapat ba nga o ‘di dapat, Invisible God. By his death same time gives us the grace on your speed dial before ‘OLD’ IS WHEN... Pagsapit ng katandaan, magdesisyon, agad-agad. and resurrection Jesus com- to live according to his plan. you begin. Going bra-less pulls all the Saan dapat manirahan, sa USA o sa Pinas? pletely manifests God’s going Unfortunately, many of us 5. Write partner’s name on wrinkles out of your face. Paksa itong pagtatalo ni Mang Jose at Mang Tomas. out of himself. “In times past, choose to follow our will in- your hand in case you can’t ‘OLD’ IS WHEN.... God spoke in partial and stead of God’s. Life is full of remember.. Kaya kayong madlang “people”, maupo lang, inyong dinggin, You don’t care where your Katwiran ng bawat isa na sa puso ay taimtim. various ways to our ances- choices. Let us choose to live 6. Use extra polygrip so spouse goes, just as long as Kasama rin ay tuligsa kung dapat ngang tuligsain, tors through the prophets; in responsibly our gift of exis- your teeth don’t end up un- you don’t have to go along. Ang katwirang ’Pinas kami at di dapat sa USA. these last days, he spoke to us tence so that we could be what der the bed. ‘OLD’ IS WHEN... through a son whom he made God intends us to be. 7. Have Tylenol ready in You are cautioned to slow Mang Tomas (PINAS) heir of all things and through Quotation of the Week: down by the Hindi pa man sumasapit sa tuldok ng katandaan, whom he created the uni- “God is not an idea, or a defi- doctor instead of Nayari na ang pasyang sa Pinas na manirahan. verse” (Hebrews 1: 1-2). nition that we have committed by the police Pagkat doon sa bayan ko, kahit mayrong kahirapan, Our existence or coming to memory, he is a presence ‘OLD’ IS Mayaman ang mga tao sa tulong at kabutihan. into being is God’s gift to which we experience in our WHEN.. us, however, what we make hearts.” Louis Evely. Pagmamahal ng kaanak, akin pa ring nadarama, of our existence and how ‘Getting a little Mga dating kaibigan, kamagaral, kakilala. we live it is our gift to God. action’ means Sa hinaba ng panahong ‘di ko sila nakikita, God delivered the Hebrew you don’t need Kahit saglit na pagtanaw, sa’kin ito ay ligaya. people from their Egyptian Room for rent to take a laxa- masters. However, they did tive today Nais ko ring maranasan, tahimik na pamumuhay, $400 plus ‘OLD’ IS Sa kaunting naiipon, danasin ko’y kaluwagan. not responsibly live up according to their newly found WHEN.... Sa sakit kong dinaramdam, payapa ang aking buhay, utilities ‘Getting lucky’ Ng di tulad sa USA na lagi na kang nasa bahay. freedom. Instead, they used it to grumble against God and No smoking, case you actually complete means you find your car in Mang Jose (USA) his chosen leaders, Moses and the act.. the parking lot.. Mangarap ka kaibigan sa pagasang wala roon, Aaron. With freedom comes no drugs 8. Make all the noise you ‘OLD’ IS WHEN... Marami sa Pilipinas, binago na ng panahon. responsibility. With existence want....the neighbors are An ‘all nighter’ means not Kung nuon na ika’y bata ang isip mo’y nakatuon, comes responsibility as well. (619) 656-0409 deaf, too. getting up to use the bath- Sa ginanda ng paligid ngunit iba na po ngayon. 9. If it works, call every- room. one you know with the good ‘OLD’ IS WHEN.... Sa bayan mong sinilangan, marami kang kapitbahay, news!! You’re not sure if these are Akin namang natitiyak, ‘di kilala’t di mo alam. 10. Don’t even think about facts or jokes. Kakilala’t kamag-aral ‘hirap mo ng matagpuan, trying it twice...... Ang totoo ay marami’t ‘laon na ring nangamatay. (I sent this in large type so ...... you can read it) Malapit mong kamaganak, nagbago na yaong buhay, ...... ‘Di na roon nakatira, ‘di mo alam kung nasaan. Mga apo ay gayon din, abala sa pagaaral, At kung ikaw ay uuwi “shock“ ka lang kaibigan.

Mang Tomas (PINAS) Hoy! Mang Jose totoo ba, ang lahat ng sinabi mo? Pakinggan mo naman itong tilamsik ng batikos ko. Matatanda sa USA “Retirement Home” ang destino, At di man lang dinadalaw nitong anak, mga apo.

Saksi ako, noong minsang dumalaw sa “Retirement Home“, Magulang ng kaibigan ay para bang itinapon. Sa gulang nyang otso seis, nagiisang parang ibon, Maswerte nang makatikim ng pagkain nating Pinoy.

Minsan pa raw kailangang mag-taxi pa sa tindahan, Makabili lamang siya ng mainit na PANDASAL. O di kaya’y lutong ulam at paborito niyang gulay, Pagbalik sa “Retirement Home”, sa Microwave, iinit lang.

Tagapamagitan: Tila mukhang umiinit ang taktakan ng dalawa, Kapwa sila mayrong puntos, mukhang sila’y magtatabla. Kaunting tiis madlang “people”, mga ulos, hintayin pa, Kung sino man ang uungos, “relax” ka lang, makinig ka.

Mang Jose (USA) Oy! Mang Tomas, kaibigan, paano na ang may sakit? Ang “hospital” sa probinsya iba ang syang sinisilip Hindi sakit ng pasyente, hindi ganda ng ‘yong damit, Kungdi ang ‘yong kakayahang…“BAYAD MUNA BAGO ‘ALIS“.

Kung dito ka sa USA, ay wala kang indindihin, Bawat “State” ay may pondo na pantulong para sa‘tin. Mga gamot, mga duktor ay handa kang pagalingin, Kung sa Pinas, kawawa ka, “corrupt“ sila‘t sinungaling.

Ang byenan ko’y nagkasakit, sagot ko ang mga gastos, Ako na rin ang bumili ng mamahaling mga gamot. Noong siya’y ilalabas, kinuwenta na ang inabot, Sa bayaring babayaran, pati gamot, kinurakot.

Kahit sila’y may “computer”, pagdating na sa listahan, Ito’y laging mano-mano, ang listahan, sa papel lang. Bura dito, bura doon, ang halaga’y papalitan, Abot langit yaong suma sa taas ng babayaran.

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WANTED LIVE-IN An Unauthorized History of the Philippines CAREGIVERS (Continued from page 8) Magdalo ilustrado, Daniel Ti- Enter Aguinaldo – Anoth- rona, questioned the validity BOARD & CARE FOR THE ELDERLY NO er Face of an Ilustrado of Bonifacio occupying the position saying “The position True to their class, an of Director of the Interior is EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. WILL TRAIN ilustrado, a middle class, an exalted one and it is not also swings or vacillates proper that a person without NORTH COUNTY AREA depending on conditions. A a lawyer’s diploma should strong adherent of Jose Rizal, occupy it.” thereby a reformist, Emilio Insulted, Bonifacio almost CALL (858)837-0213 Aguinaldo swung to the shot Tirona if not for the revolutionary side when the prevailing hands of Ricarte. (760) 749-9122 opportunity presented itself as In his anger, Bonifacio de- the only alternative to reform clared “I, as chairman of this The Americans’ coming to being unlawfully present in and when the armed uprising assembly, and as President of the Philippines. the United States for an ag- proved to be getting stronger. the Supreme Council of the About the Philippine flag gregate period of more than Born on March 23, 1869, Katipunan, as all of you do being made in Hong Kong. one year and for entering the was decided in 2006 and held Gonzales because in 2007 the Emilio Aguinaldo was from not deny, declare this assem- Should General Douglas United States without being that an alien who is inadmis- Ninth Circuit had overruled a landed elite in Cavite. Of bly dissolved, and I annul all McArthur be venerated as a inspected is ineligible for ad- sible under section 212(a)(9) a case that was the basis of Chinese and Tagalog parent- that has been approved and hero? justment of status under 245(i) (C)(i)(I) or an alien who has Acosta v. Gonzales. age, he was educated at the resolved.” He then walked Statistics shows that almost of the Act. The alien, on his been unlawfully present in the We welcome your feed- University of Santo Tomás away with his men. 90 percent of the Filipinos are appeal from the decision of United States for an aggregate back. If you have any im- in Manila. His father was the In the following days, literate giving us the edge in the Immigration Judge, argued period of more than one year migration questions, please mayor of Kawit, Cavite, a Aguinaldo, holding himself the international employment. that Immigration Judge should is eligible to apply for adjust- feel welcome to email me at post Emilio himself would as the new president sent a It is as if the educational have applied the decision of ment of status under section [email protected] or call hold before the outbreak of delegation to invite Bonifacio system was patterned to make the United States Court of 245(i). The BIA, however, 619 819 -8648 to arrange for a the revolution. His ilustrado back to the fold. Bonifacio Filipinos serve the needs of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit did not follow the Ninth telephone consultation. side presented itself in his be- refused and decided instead the world. in Acosta v. Gonzales, which Circuit’s ruling in Acosta v. ing an opportunist during the to establish a government revolution to its demise. independent of what was When the revolution was established at the Tejeros underway, Aguinaldo led a Convention. Adjustment of IF YOU ARE A HOMEOWNER AND AT faction called the Magdalo This meant, to Aguinaldo, Status Under in Cavite. The other faction, a total split in the revolution- LEAST 62 YEARS OLD, the Magdiwang was led by ary ranks. He did not recog- Mariano Alvarez, an adher- nize that the split was actu- Section 245(i) of the ent of Bonifacio. True to his ally initiated by him and his Immigration and opportunist color, Aguinaldo’s ilustrado clique. He instead ‘SOLUTION’ stand was that at the outbreak blamed Bonifacio and had Nationality Act A REVERSE MORTGAGE MAY BE THE of the revolution, the Ka- him arrested together with his TO FUND YOUR DREAMS! It’s a mortgage that you do not have tipunan ceased to be a secret brother. A Council of War, society and should now be organized by Aguinaldo found (Continued from page 7) to pay back as long as you live in the property. replaced by another form of the Bonifacio brothers guilty or child relationship existed at THE CASH YOU GET (AMOUNT DEPENDS UPON YOUR EQUITY & the time the petition or appli- government. Alvarez believed of sedition and were executed AGE) CAN BE USED FOR ALMOST ANYTHING, LIKE: that since the Katipunan had in Mt. Buntis in Maragondon. cation was filed on or before already a constitution and Upon Bonifacio’s death, April 30, 2001, the alien’s by-laws and recognized by demoralization swelled spouse or child can apply for . Additional CASH to maintain or enhance your stan- adjustment of status under all, it should continue as the among the ranks of the revo- dard of living, more pilgrimage or world travel, guiding organization. These lutionaries. Aguinaldo, being 245(i) even regardless of any conflicting lines drew animos- an ilustrado that he was, and subsequent changes in the etc. ity between the factions that not resolute in the struggle, relationship with the principal alien. This means that the led them not to support each eventually, due to the massive . To help your children or grandchildren in buying other in their skirmishes with attacks of the colonialists, spouse or child remains eligi- enemy troops. agreed to a truce which was ble even after losing the status their first house or in their college education. Though reluctant at first, actually a euphemism for sur- of a spouse or child, such as by divorce or the child be- Bonifacio agreed to journey render as Aguinaldo ordered . To contribute to your favorite foundation, char- to Cavite leaving his post in the revolutionaries to lay coming 21 years of age. Such Morong, to patch up the war- down their arms. spouse or child may seek to ity, your church or any organization you so wish. ring factions. In the ensuing In the Pack of Biak na adjust status under 245(i) on any proper basis, if so quali- Tejeros Convention, Boni- Bato, he agreed to be exiled . Cash you get is never subject to tax. facio failed to recognize the in Hong Kong with Spanish fied. To illustrate, GDP, Inc. machinations of Aguinaldo Governor Primo de Rivera files an application for labor and his other ilustrado co- paying the rebels 800,000 certification on behalf of Jose REVERSE MORTGAGE IS EASY, THERE ARE NO INCOME in 2000. At the time, Jose horts. Naïve but willing to pesos in three installments. NOR CREDIT REQUIREMENTS. FOR A CONFIDENTIAL AND unite the factions, Bonifacio Aguinaldo left for Hong Kong is married to Maria and they agreed to an election at a with a 400,000 peso check in have a child, Joma. Jose and PROFESSIONAL ADVICE, session which he presided. his possession. Maria divorce in 2005. To- Bonifacio came out as the This surrender clearly day, Maria’s and Joma win the CALL OR EMAIL ERNIE DELFIN, TODAY ! Director of Interior, fifth only shows the capitulationism diversity lottery. May Maria in rank to higher ranks filled of the middle class which and Joma apply for adjust- with ilustrados where Agui- stemmed from Aguinaldo’s ment of status under 245(i) (714) 7 4 2 - 1 3 6 5 naldo was elected president; ilustrado opportunist, career- regardless of their relationship Mariano Trias, vice-president, ist, and regionalism tenden- to and the status of Jose? The [email protected] or [email protected] Artemio Ricarte, captain- cies. All these, Bonifacio answer is “Yes”. general; and Emiliano Riego failed to recognize which led It is interesting that the de Dios, director of war. to his downfall and the fall of Board of Immigration Appeal Nonetheless, though the 1896Asian revolution. 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